"Laid Back" Spring Tour  

      to Historic Lewes, Delaware…

and the 13th Annual Lewes British Motorcar Show

  Enter the Car Show or just go and look… along with lots of shops and points of interest, the Car Show is in walking distance from Spring Tour HQ in the Hotel Rodney.

Click here for a copy of the Lewes Car Show Registration/Flyer

MEETING PLACE and  ROUTE: From the Phila area, you can take Rte. 95 South into Delaware to Exit 5A – Newcastle / Basin Rd. and follow Rte 141 south about 2-1/2 miles to the Penn Mart shopping center on the right, where we’ll meet at 10:00 AM and leave at 10:30 AM sharp.  From there we’ll follow Rte 141 about 2-1/2 miles further, turning right on Rte 9. The plan is to follow Rte 9 south for about an hour and turn right on Rte 6, following 6 to Rte 13 in Smyrna. We turn right on Rte 13, about a block to the Wayside Inn for lunch. After lunch, we retrace our steps to Rte 9 and continue south to the entrance to the Dover Air Force Base Museum, on the right.  After a visit here, we’ll continue on Rte 9 a short way, join Rte 1 south to the Rte 9 exit, and follow the signs to Lewes. If all goes well, we should arrive in Lewes between 4 and 5 pm.

TOUR HQ HOTEL:  Hotel Rodney is a boutique hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Lewes, at the corner of Second and Market Sts.   Built in 1926, it has had several previous names, but has always been a central part of the town’s history and charm. Shops, restaurants, and historic places are just outside our doors. Delaware Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and the Cape May Ferry are all very close, as is some wonderful Outlet shopping…tax-free. Hotel Rodney offers a workout room, rental bicycles, computers and printers in the lobby plus free Wi-Fi, shops just off the lobby, and an on-site restaurant that will provide room service with just a phone call. There’s on-site, off-street parking at the rear of the hotel.

RATES & RESERVATIONS:  We have a block of 10 rooms being held for your reservation until April 1st. The two nights are Friday, May 2nd, and Saturday, May 3rd. There are 8 “Deluxe” rooms with one Queen bed @ $126.37 incl. Tax, and 2 “Executive” rooms with 1 extra-long Double bed @ $116.65 incl. Tax. Reserve by phoning the Hotel Rodney toll-free 800-824-8754 NO LATER THAN APRIL 1st, and please mention “DVC-MGs”.   If all the blocked rooms are booked, or if you miss the April 1st reservation deadline, the Hotel Rodney may have additional rooms available.  Or you may find alternative lodging at any of several close-by hotels or motels… check out the list on the Lewes Chamber of Commerce website www.leweschamber.com … where you’ll also find information on a host of nearby attractions.

BRITISH CAR SHOW:  There’s a flyer attached, with an entry form if you decide to enter.

ACTIVITIES:  In addition to the Car Show on Saturday, there’s a lot to do in Lewes and the surrounding area. Lewes is Delaware’s first town, it was at one point bombarded by the British (there’s a cannonball hole still visible in one building) and the small town museum displays some fascinating history. There are antique shops and many other things to do and see, all within walking distance.  And the surrounding area is ideal for a top-down (what else?) drive in your MG.   After our arrival in Lewes, you’re on your own…  there are some great restaurants right in town… again, check out the Chamber website mentioned above… did we mention “laid-back”??..... play on your own, or form a group… it’s all up to you…. ENJOY !!

HEADING HOME: Yes, although Lewes is charming, we’ll eventually have to pack up and leave. You’re free to head out on your own or in small groups.  Take your own scenic route or re-trace the way we came, up Rte 1 to Rte 9, or just stay on Rte 1 all the way back to Rte 141 and on to 95 north.

IMPORTANT: If you’re going, please email Jerry Keller k3bzarrl.net or phone 215-234-0846 so an info packet can be provided.